At the UN General Assembly this week, the Trump administration will seek to undermine and weaken elements of the UN system. The question is, will it also want to rebuild it?

The deal provides no timeline for the resumption of inspections. And time is running out before UN sanctions ‘snap back’. Read @mgmessmer.bsky.social's latest analysis for @chathamhouse.org ⤵️

"The world can no longer take for granted longstanding principles of US grand strategy when it comes to nuclear weapons." @nktpnd.bsky.social on the escalating dangers of a ‘third nuclear age’ – and how they might be avoided. www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

The autumn🍂 issue of Chatham House's international affairs magazine @theworldtoday.org is now available to read. Editor @lycidas.bsky.social breaks down some of the stories in the latest issue. Read the autumn issue▶️ bit.ly/4pqsLps

While deeply flawed, the UN climate process remains a foundation the world cannot afford to discard.

In the last six years, the Gulf Arab states have been attacked by both Israel and by Iran. In both instances, Washington did not protect them or respond militarily.

Much could change in the four years before the next UK election – but the prospect of a Reform UK government, is more likely than it was 18 months ago.

Podcast🎙️| Trump’s UK visit sealed deals, but at what cost? Olivia O'Sullivan and Laurel Rapp join Chatham House’s weekly podcast to discuss Donald Trump's state visit and what it means for 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ties. Apple: apple.co/3IvH2Au Spotify: bit.ly/3KhqEnP

Egypt is concerned, in the light of an expanded military assault on Gaza City, that Israel plans to force Palestinians out of Gaza into its bordering Sinai region.

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At the Doha summit, Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi sharply escalated his rhetoric on Israel, seeming to describe the country as an ‘enemy’. The first time he has used such language.

"The UK government's recent reopening of trade talks with Beijing may raise eyebrows [in Washington]." Laurel Rapp on expectations for US allies and their relations with China. Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/4pJcZX4

Arab states in the Middle East are concluding that Israel is now the biggest threat to stability in the region. Read Sanam Vakil's (@chmenap.bsky.social) analysis following Israel's airstrike against Hamas leaders in Qatar in @theguardian.com ⤵️

"It felt like the US were reaching to make friends with Russia over the heads of Europe." General Sir Richard Barrons on how the first weeks of Donald Trump's second term impacted the UK Security and Defence Review. Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/4pJcZX4

The UN’s new AI governance architecture is mostly powerless but, if implemented effectively, could set important global agendas on AI.

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While deeply flawed, the UN climate process remains a foundation the world cannot afford to discard.

"The US sees tech as a source of its great strength and power in this AI revolution and the UK is a key piece." Laurel Rapp on how artificial intelligence shapes US relations with the UK. Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/4pJcZX4

The size of the European Union combined with its proximity to the UK and the uncertainties around US economic policy mean that the EU is a better longer-term bet for the UK.

The UN’s new AI governance architecture is mostly powerless but, if implemented effectively, could set important global agendas on AI.

Whether a Reform-led government could translate any personal affinity with Donald Trump into concrete outcomes with the wider US populist right post-Trump is unclear.

China is advancing where the US is retreating. James Kynge and Samir Puri join Chatham House’s weekly international affairs podcast. Apple: apple.co/3KjBxp5 Spotify: bit.ly/4mcpnLY Listen in full⤵️

The size of the European Union combined with its proximity to the UK and the uncertainties around US economic policy mean that the EU is a better longer-term bet for the UK.

At the Doha summit, Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi sharply escalated his rhetoric on Israel, seeming to describe the country as an ‘enemy’. The first time he has used such language.

The policies of the Trump administration look set to increase the financial instability of the US economy. The British government must protect the UK against these developments.

While deeply flawed, the UN climate process remains a foundation the world cannot afford to discard.

Even if Jair Bolsonaro is prevented from running for president again, his brand of politics and anti-institutional authoritarianism is unlikely to fade in Brazil.

China's approach to Syria's new regime is motivated by security concerns and the presence of Uighur fighters from the Turkistan Islamic Party within Syria's new security forces.

The policies of the Trump administration look set to increase substantially the financial stability risks in the US economy. The British government needs to protect the UK against these developments.

Egypt is concerned, in the light of an expanded military assault on Gaza City, that Israel plans to force Palestinians out of Gaza into its bordering Sinai region.

Financial services are critical to future UK productivity and growth, but regulators should be wary of deepening cooperation with US counterparts that could expose the UK to greater risk.

Given the UK’s strong research institutions, skilled tech workforce, and AI startup ecosystem, the UK is a natural partnership for the US, which sees AI primacy as a geostrategic strength.

At an emergency summit in Doha, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi escalated his rhetoric on Israel - and may now seek to revive Cairo’s vision of an Arab military alliance.

Last week, we published our September issue. It includes a special section on how the rise of Asia reshapes international financial affairs, general articles on ghosting diplomacy, pharmaceutical firms' foreign policies and lots more! Read the issue > academic.oup.com/ia/issue/101/5

Despite pressure from the far-right, European countries should prioritize a common approach over narrow national interests, or risk the EU’s core principles being undermined.

The UK’s bet on strong economic and technology ties with the US is a smart one. But there are risks in the relationship in an increasingly complex international scene.

Whether Reform UK can translate personal affinity with Donald Trump into concrete outcomes with the US populist right post-Trump is unclear – ‘America First’ leaves little room for the interests of allies.

As Trump is due to arrive at the Windsor Castle today, he will become the first US president to make a 2nd state visit to the UK. Can Starmer seize the diplomatic theatre to secure political & economic gains with Trump? Here's what to expect 👇🧵 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

The UK’s bet on strong economic and technology ties with the US is a smart one. But there are risks in the relationship in an increasingly complex international scene.

Despite pressure from the far-right, European countries should prioritize a common approach over narrow national interests, or risk the EU’s core principles being undermined.

The UK–US trade deal, much heralded in May, is imperative for a struggling UK economy. It is also a huge political prize for both Washington and London.

A Russian naval base, a growing Iranian presence in Port Sudan and the risk posed by terrorist groups seeking a haven are all reasons why Western governments should give a higher priority to Sudan.

Announcements on technology could offer promising areas for partnership between Washington and London — but any progress on Ukraine and Gaza seems unlikely.

So much to read in the new autumn 🍂 issue of @theworldtoday.org - full issue below, all free to read

Hot off the press and into the hands of our editor @lycidas.bsky.social — the new issue of our international affairs magazine @theworldtoday.org has arrived at Chatham House. Read more about the Autumn issue of the magazine via the link below⤵️

📢Our autumn issue is OUT NOW! Check out stories about the world order after Trump, new climate thinking ahead of #COP30, the changing views of Israeli society on the war in Gaza and lots more. 🌎 Read here 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

The UK–US trade deal, much heralded in May, is imperative for a struggling UK economy. It is also a huge political prize for both Washington and London.

Podcast🎙️| Will China lead a post-American world? Samir Puri and James Kynge join the podcast to discuss whether Beijing senses an opportunity to shape a new international order. Apple: apple.co/3KjBxp5 Spotify: bit.ly/4mcpnLY

Whether Reform UK can translate personal affinity with Donald Trump into concrete outcomes with the US populist right post-Trump is unclear – ‘America First’ leaves little room for the interests of allies.

A Russian naval base, the growing Iranian presence in Port Sudan and the risk posed by terrorist groups seeking a haven are all reasons why Western governments should give a higher priority to Sudan.